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Blount County Schools Releases 2026-2027 Calendar

First day is August 6, last day is May 27 -- the key holidays, breaks, and weather-day plan for the new school year.

Blount County Schools has released the approved 2026-2027 academic calendar. Key dates for families in the Hayden zone:

  • First day of school: August 6, 2026
  • Labor Day Holiday: September 7
  • Columbus Day Holiday: October 12-13
  • Thanksgiving Holidays: November 23-27
  • Christmas Holidays: December 21 - January 1 (schools reconvene January 6)
  • President’s Day Holiday: February 12-15
  • Spring Break: March 22-26
  • Spring Holiday: April 30 - May 3
  • Last day of school: May 27, 2027 (half day)
  • Memorial Day: May 31

The calendar also builds in two weather days (Feb. 12 and April 30) that become regular school days if unused, with make-up days added at the end of the year or on Saturdays if more are needed.

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